Kinda looks like those vertical bones are part of a hinge joint.
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Trashcan@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
That’s neat and all. But how do they retract their heads?
RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Comment on Turtle Shells
Trashcan@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
That’s neat and all. But how do they retract their heads?
Kinda looks like those vertical bones are part of a hinge joint.
samus12345@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
And feet, especially box turtles. Some species can indeed go inside their shells - while still being a part of the shell itself, of course.